Which of the Following Is True Regarding Playing Prosocial Video

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding playing prosocial video games?

• A)The positive effects on prosocial behavior are relatively short-lived.
• B)Players are only able to provide more help if the situation requiring help is similar to a situation in a video game.
• C)Players show long lasting effects such that even several months after playing such a game players are more likely to have helped another person.
• D)Players are more willing to help in virtual environments (online,email)but not in ways that demand physical contact.
• E)Players tend to be desensitized to situations in which others need help and therefore are less likely to help than non-players.

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